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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm XQ2 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L32 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
33
Overall
40

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 Key Specs

Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XQ1
Nikon L32
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 95 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon L32, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and L32 (20MP) and the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and L32 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was announced very close to the L32 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm XQ2 matches up against the L32 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Nikon L32

 Fujifilm XQ2 L32 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L32 over the Fujifilm XQ2

 L32 Fujifilm XQ2 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon L32

 Fujifilm XQ2 L32 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ2 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Nikon L32 has specifications of 95mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 and the L32.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XQ2 and L32 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and L32.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon L32 will resolve extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Portrait photography camera
43
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
38
MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Street photography details
Nikon L32 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Digital)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography factors
Nikon L32 Sports photography factors
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (2/3")
47
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery life (320 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XQ2
Travel photography with Nikon L32
64
better than average battery power (240 per charge)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery life (320 shots)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (164 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L32 as a Landscape photography camera
56
you can focus manually
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
missing Timelapse mode
48
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery life (320 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XQ2 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L32 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (206 grams)
66
reasonably wide (26mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Digital)
offers face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (164g)
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Fujifilm XQ2 vs Nikon L32 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XQ2 and Nikon L32
 Fujifilm XQ2Nikon Coolpix L32
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm XQ2 Nikon Coolpix L32
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-01-14 2015-01-14
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow syncho -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 lb) 164 gr (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") 95 x 60 x 29mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photos 320 photos
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-48 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $299 $120